Turkish authorities

Turkish authorities refer to the government officials and institutions of Turkey. The country has a long history of politics and government, dating back to the Ottoman Empire. Today, Turkey is a parliamentary republic with a president as head of state. The government is led by the Justice and Development Party (AKP), which has been in power since 2002. Turkish authorities have been involved in several high-profile controversies, including the attempted coup in 2016. They are based in Ankara, Turkey.